Lifting quartet pumped for states
March 10, 2010
Braden River's Tevin Bryant and Chris Wong and Lakewood Ranch's Steve Birakis and Mike Myers all advanced to the state finals last year.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brittany Kilduff
March 10, 2010
The Observer spotlights Lakewood softball pitcher Brittany Kulduff.
SPORTS BRIEFS 03.11.10
March 10, 2010
Heritage Harbour resident Domenico Geminiani won his fourth tournament of the Florida Junior Tour (13-15) season March 6-7 at Lake Wales Country Club.
PLAY BALL!
March 9, 2010
More than 400 Little Leaguers were eager to get the Manatee County Cal Ripken Little League Baseball spring season under way March 6 after pouring rain kept them from enjoying their Opening Day celebration Feb. 27. Players from the league's 37 different teams hit the ballpark for their season-openers. For some, it was a chance to break out their bats and gloves that had been tucked away. For others, it was their first time playing baseball.
Professional Golf Tips 101
March 9, 2010
East County PGA Professionals share tips for improving your game.
Thunder swing past Mustangs
March 9, 2010
The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Northside Christian School 6-4 March 8.
Pirates name new head coach
March 5, 2010
Braden River High officially named Don Purvis as its new head football coach March 4.
Mustangs remain perfect
March 5, 2010
The Lakewood Ranch High boys tennis team defeated Manatee, Berkeley Prep and Sarasota this week.
Lady Mustangs shut out Lady Tigers
March 4, 2010
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Palmetto 16-0 March 2.
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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
